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Alessandro is News Editor for CosmeticsBusiness.com and Pure Beauty Magazine, covering the dynamic beauty industry

Alessandro Carrara

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He is particularly keen on covering technology, beauty brands which genuinely push the bar in terms of sustainability as well as innovation in male grooming.

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Marketing
YSL Beauty expands ‘Abuse Is Not Love’ programme to tackle digital intimate partner violence

YSL Beauty expands ‘Abuse Is Not Love’ programme to tackle digital intimate partner violence

A soon to be released report published by the L'Oréal-owned brand, in collaboration with psychologist Dr. Nina Jane Patel, examines how behaviours, including location tracking, password demands and constant digital monitoring, mask signs of coercive control
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Hair Care
Rhute to open first UK consumer pop-up focused on scalp care

Rhute to open first UK consumer pop-up focused on scalp care

The free, one-day event takes place in King’s Cross on 26 September and celebrates the brand’s first anniversary
Finance
LVMH’s Arnault family takes steps to simplify corporate structures to consolidate control

LVMH’s Arnault family takes steps to simplify corporate structures to consolidate control

LVMH has contacted Christian Dior’s board of directors with a proposal to merge Agache, its apex holding company, into Christian Dior
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Packaging
Fenty Skin, Glow Recipe and Huda Beauty’s eye patch packaging ‘K-drama’. What do the experts think?

Fenty Skin, Glow Recipe and Huda Beauty’s eye patch packaging ‘K-drama’. What do the experts think?

Rihanna’s Fenty Skin, Huda Beauty and Glow Recipe have sparked conversation around their new under-eye patch products, all served up in slices via a grinder-style K-beauty innovation, but strikingly similar to one another. Experts weigh in on what this all says about the design and manufacturing process for beauty products in 2026
Colour Cosmetics
Kim Kardashian confirms Skims Beauty launch date

Kim Kardashian confirms Skims Beauty launch date

Kardashian hinted at what is to come from Skims Beauty in June 2026, through the fabrics and prints featured in her clothing line’s collaboration with artist Aurel Schmidt
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Research & Development
Unilever Ventures invests in hair care brand Arey to drive longevity innovations

Unilever Ventures invests in hair care brand Arey to drive longevity innovations

Arey has also unveiled its first clinical trial in the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology, as well as announcing its newest launch, hair longevity serum Good Night, Grey
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Skin Care
Is Drunk Elephants adult-focused rebrand working?

Is Drunk Elephants adult-focused rebrand working?

After dropping its ‘Please Enjoy Responsibly’ campaign in January, Drunk Elephant is making it clear it is not just for kids anymore. But is this turnaround actually working for the Shiseido-owned skin care business?
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Colour Cosmetics
Hourglass Cosmetics names MUA Jenny Atwood Smith Director, Global Artistry

Hourglass Cosmetics names MUA Jenny Atwood Smith Director, Global Artistry

Jenny Atwood Smith Smith will help shape the Unilever-owned make-up brand’s artistry vision across markets, supporting product launches, education and key brand initiatives
Finance
L'Oréal Canada names Amélie Fortier-Cyr Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

L'Oréal Canada names Amélie Fortier-Cyr Chief Digital & Marketing Officer

Fortier-Cyr, who began her career with French beauty giant L'Oréal in 2007 at Vichy Laboratories, will report to Stéphane Bérubé, President and CEO of L'Oréal Canada
Hair Care
Olaplex names new CEO as Amanda Baldwin exits

Olaplex names new CEO as Amanda Baldwin exits

Christoph Kaul will focus on driving innovation at Olaplex, which was acquired by German consumer goods giant Henkel in a $1.4 billion deal in March 2026
Fragrance
Interparfums and Marquee Brands extend Roberto Cavalli fragrance partnership for 20 years

Interparfums and Marquee Brands extend Roberto Cavalli fragrance partnership for 20 years

The agreement between fragrance giant Interparfums and Marquee Brands extends the exclusive worldwide license for Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli fragrances through to 2046
Fragrance
British haute perfumery house Roja London acquired by Extravaganza Beauty

British haute perfumery house Roja London acquired by Extravaganza Beauty

The new investment from Extravaganza Beauty, a Middle Eastern beauty conglomerate, will be directed toward supporting Roja London's expansion